Killen Creek trail climbs through forested areas and open meadows in the Mt. Adams Wilderness. It offers spectacular views of Mt. Adams and wildflowers in season. A historic old cabin built by sheepherders who used the area for summer pasture is visible about 2 miles from trailhead. The trail ends on the Pacific Crest Trail at about 6000 feet near the intersection with High Camp Trial.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:

02/19/2015: Trails are not maintained in the winter and early spring. Trailheads are typically not accessible late fall through late spring due to snow. Please call the local Ranger District office for up-to-date information.

Purchase of a Cascades Volcano Pass is required if you are climbing above 7,000 feet elevation in Mt. Adams Wilderness, between June 1 and September 30. These are also available at the trailhead. (For Wilderness travel at low elevation or during the off-season, Wilderness Permits are required.)

General Information

Directions:

From Trout Lake, WA take Mt Adams Road for 1.3 mi. Continue on Forest Road 23 towards ​Randle and follow for approximately 23 miles. Then take Forest Road 2329 (towards Takhlakh Lake) and follow for about 5 miles to the trailhead.

Accessibility:

Activities

Climbing

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Mountain Climbing

See activity description under Backpacking.

Hiking

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Day Hiking

See activity description under Backpacking.

Backpacking

An old cabin site is visible approximately 2 miles from the trailhead. The cabin was built by sheepherders who used this area for summer pastures. The trail offers spectacular views of Mt. Adams and wildflower displays. The trail ends on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 at 6,084 feet. Here you have the option of continuing on the High Camp Trail #10. It was later used by sheepherders on their way to summer pastures. Please stay on the trail and do not disturb the cabin site.

Horse Riding & Camping

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Horse Riding

Please limit early-season horse use because of wet conditions. See activity description under Backpacking.

Nature Viewing

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Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

This trail was originally a Native American trail used to access berry-picking areas.